Jon Gillies (3rd rounder 2012)

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Mark Divver: Friars’ Gillies weathers his slump like a pro

After a rough patch, Providence College goalie Jon Gillies has returned to his winning ways just in time for the playoffs.

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http://www.hockeysfuture.com/article...a-goaltenders/

Gillies has all the makings of an NHL-level goaltender who will be a superb addition to the Calgary Flames down the road. The looming question isn’t if he’ll make it to the NHL, but when.

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Mark Divver @MarkDivver
Jon Gillies replied with 'no comment' when I asked if he'd made up his mind on returning to return to PC in fall or signing with Calgary

[Da_Chief]

With Ramo and Ortio likely in the NHL next year.

There's nothing behind as Roy (RFA) might not be brought back. I can see Gillies being signed and playing a lot in Abby. Not a bad move, Gibson is 20 years old and playing in the AHL. All for it, sign the man.

[Enoch Root]

yup, with the trades of Berra and Brossoit, along with the likely end to MacDonald as a Flame, there is plenty of room for Gillies to join the organization and have his development be handled properly

[Vulcan]

I think he could use another year in college after this shaky season but I'd guess he's hoping that the Flames offer him a contract.

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Kristen Odland @KristenOdlandCH
Regarding G Jon Gillies (bounced today by Union). Burke said were going to get to the end of the year and see what he wanted to do.

Sounds like the ball is in Gillies court


edit:

also looks like Providence will have 4 goalies if Gillies stays another season:

Brendan Leahy and Nicke Ellis who are already with the team as freshman and Hayden Hawkey who has committed to providence next year (perhaps Leaman preparing for Gillies leaving)

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

I think he could use another year in college after this shaky season but I'd guess he's hoping that the Flames offer him a contract.

I don't see how this year really plays into it that much.

The question is: what his best for him going forward?

And I believe the answer to that is going pro and getting pro coaching and conditioning.

He is physically ready.

[Fire]

He should be in the AHL next season.

[PIMking]

I only watched the 1st period today and he was the only reason PC wasn't down by 60 goals.

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@MarkDivver: . @CoachLeaman said he doesn't know which way @JGillies32 will go. 'Whatever happens, the program moves on . . . I like our team either way'

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

@MarkDivver: . @CoachLeaman said he doesn't know which way @JGillies32 will go. 'Whatever happens, the program moves on . . . I like our team either way'

I think you've touched on it but what players/goalies do the Friars have coming next season?

I've tried looking for the Jankowski thread without much luck. I only know of that kid from the Fort McMurray Barons and he's nothing to write home about.

[Enoch Root]

I don't know the answer, but I recently read something that said they have 3 young goalies and it might actually help if he goes pro

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

I think you've touched on it but what players/goalies do the Friars have coming next season?

I've tried looking for the Jankowski thread without much luck. I only know of that kid from the Fort McMurray Barons and he's nothing to write home about.

yup the list I use is here:
http://collegehockeyinc.com/stats/commitments.php

next season the following players have committed to the Friars:
G HAWKEY, Hayden
D DAY, Logan
RW CROMWELL, Alex
D WALMAN, Jake
D AMAROSSA, Terence
C McLAUGHLIN, Dylan
RW PINHO, Brian (2013 6th round pick of the Washington Capitals)

In additon Hawkey, the Friars already have 2 Freshman (Sophomore next year) goalies Ellis and Leahy

[nik-]

NHL: Ramo/Ortio

AHL: Gillies/Whoever

works for me.

[sureLoss]

One thing to note about Ortio is that he is not eligible for waivers until the end of next season or until he plays 63 more NHL games (whichever happens first).

So the Flames can move Ortio back and forth from the AHL next season without having to worry about waivers.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by nik-

NHL: Ramo/Ortio

AHL: Gillies/Whoever

works for me.

I think it would be:

NHL: Ramo / FA

AHL: Ortio / Gillies

(if Gillies were to take the jump)

[FlameZilla]

NHL: Al Montoya (UFA) & Ramo
AHL: Ortio & Gillies

[iLoveLamp]

Looks like we won't see him for a while still.

Jon Gillies ‏@JGillies32 3m
officially ready for one more year in Friartown! #family http://instagram.com/p/mV9fpdPaNM/

[Caged Great]

That's good. No need to rush him.